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JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts) Wed Mar 25, 2026, 02:32 PM Mar 25

An update and an ongoing thanks to all of you.

I'm posting this because first and foremost, I want you all to know that I say thank you to all of you every day as I get closer to my hearing and knowing that it's only due to all of your generosity that I still get to have a roof and sheets on my bed at night.

I met briefly with my attorney today and as my hearing approaches, 15 days from today, he said we're in really good shape and that he's very optimistic about our chances.
All of my documentation shows disability with my range of motion reduced to 25% of normal and my disability level at 62% which is more than sufficient to prove my case.

Trust is an important part of hiring an attorney, and him having told me that all of this was going to happen as it has thus far, it's only proper that I have faith in the last part of his prognosis, that this hearing would be where I'd likely succeed.

I'll close just reemphasizing how much your support has and does mean to me and how blessed I am to have received the gift of your love.

Onward to the finish line!

God bless and thank you again,
Love, John

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An update and an ongoing thanks to all of you. (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Mar 25 OP

Positive thoughts, positive thoughts, positive thoughts...for success. I am pulling for you John. LoisB Mar 25 #1

Thank you LoisB, JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #3

Good vibes on the way to you & all involved for an expedient approval! SheltieLover Mar 25 #2

Thank you SheltieLover, JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #4

Yw, John SheltieLover Mar 25 #6

That would so help me start on decent footing. JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #10

Yes, it will! SheltieLover Mar 25 #11

I am beaming positive vibes your way John. Nanuke Mar 25 #5

Thank you Nanuke, JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #8

Wishing you all the very best, John. hamsterjill Mar 25 #7

Thank you Hamsterjill, JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #9

Please keep us posted as your case proceeds! calimary Mar 25 #12

Thank you so much Calimary, JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #17

John, wishing you all the best canetoad Mar 25 #13

Thank you very much Canetoad, I'll look through it. JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #19

..... chowder66 Mar 25 #14

Thank you Chowder66 JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #16

fingers crossed for thee, AllaN01Bear Mar 25 #15

Thank you AllaN01Bear JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #25

yw. AllaN01Bear Mar 25 #26

Good luck 🤞 MustLoveBeagles Mar 25 #18

Thank you MustLoveBeagles, I really appreciate your kind wish. JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #20

Positive vibes to you, John Niagara Mar 25 #21

Good thoughts coming your way, John. debm55 Mar 25 #22

Thank you so much Debbie, you are such an Angel JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #23

Break The Tape John! Pulling for you. George McGovern Mar 25 #24

Thank you so much George McGovern, I appreciate your kind words. JMCKUSICK Mar 26 #29

Good luck, man Alephy Mar 25 #27

Thank you very much Alephy JMCKUSICK Mar 26 #34

Thinking positive thoughts for you Ilikepurple Mar 26 #28

Thank you Ilikepurple, JMCKUSICK Mar 26 #32

Best of luck! GoodRaisin Mar 26 #30

The chronic pain is the worst part, the limitations are mostly manageable JMCKUSICK Mar 26 #31

For sure. GoodRaisin Mar 26 #33

LoisB

(13,061 posts)

1. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts, positive thoughts...for success. I am pulling for you John.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 02:43 PM

Mar 25

JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts)

3. Thank you LoisB,

Reply to LoisB (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 02:50 PM

Mar 25

You and others have been supportive from the very first day, I'll never forget that.

SheltieLover

(80,652 posts)

2. Good vibes on the way to you & all involved for an expedient approval!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 02:43 PM

Mar 25

🙌

JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts)

4. Thank you SheltieLover,

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #2)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 02:51 PM

Mar 25

There's always so much love in the kind words you offer.

SheltieLover

(80,652 posts)

6. Yw, John

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 03:02 PM

Mar 25

I hate that you have been in this position for so long & I'm hoping for a mega check for back benefits!

JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts)

10. That would so help me start on decent footing.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #6)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 04:47 PM

Mar 25

SheltieLover

(80,652 posts)

11. Yes, it will!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #10)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 04:53 PM

Mar 25

Nanuke

(926 posts)

5. I am beaming positive vibes your way John.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 03:02 PM

Mar 25

You deserve good news. 15 days and counting. Fingers and toes crossed.

JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts)

8. Thank you Nanuke,

Reply to Nanuke (Reply #5)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 03:12 PM

Mar 25

You're another wonderful person who has been there from day one. I can't adequately express how grateful I am.

hamsterjill

(17,594 posts)

7. Wishing you all the very best, John.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 03:10 PM

Mar 25

I hope everything goes expeditiously and smoothly. Sounds like your lawyer has it covered.

JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts)

9. Thank you Hamsterjill,

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #7)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 03:27 PM

Mar 25

I just gotta have faith.

calimary

(90,111 posts)

12. Please keep us posted as your case proceeds!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 05:00 PM

Mar 25

You have quite a cheering section here, John, and we’re ALL cheering for YOU!

JMCKUSICK

(6,082 posts)

17. Thank you so much Calimary,

Reply to calimary (Reply #12)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 07:12 PM

Mar 25

your words bring me to tears.

canetoad

(20,769 posts)

13. John, wishing you all the best

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 05:19 PM

Mar 25

I don't know if this link will be useful to you. Government departments (both US and here is Au.) have what they call 'Impairment Tables", used as the standard when assessing disability.

It can be helpful to read the table that applies to you, so you know what you are up against. I'll bet your lawyer has already done this but here's the link anyway.
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm

Best of luck John, hang in there.